Become an AASM Fellow
Take the next step to upgrade your member status to Fellow – a prestigious standing of AASM membership. Fellow status recognizes outstanding contributions in sleep medicine and dedicated membership in the Academy.
The AASM accepts Fellow applications on an annual review schedule. To apply to be an AASM Fellow, view the requirements and schedule below.
Over 2,000 members and counting have attained this distinction. Join them!
2025 Application Schedule
| Applications Open for 2025: | October 17 – December 1 (Membership must be renewed prior to applying) |
| Results Shared with Applicants: | March 2025 |
| New Fellow Ceremony: | AASM Membership Meeting at SLEEP (June 2025) |
- Membership with the AASM as a Full or Team member for the last five consecutive years
- Demonstration of special contributions to scientific literature or significant advancements in the field of sleep medicine in at least two of three areas: Scholarship, Service, or Education (Health Professionals/Public Awareness)
- Two letters of recommendation/support:
- Letter of recommendation from an AASM Fellow member or someone board certified in sleep medicine describing the nominee’s achievements in at least two of the three areas noted. Letter cannot be written by a current AASM board member.
- Second letter of support from an independent medical professional outside the group or department of the nominee. This letter of recommendation cannot be written by an immediate family member, a subordinate, or a current AASM board member.
- Copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae and documentation of certification, if applicable
To improve your application, your CV/Resume should also include neatly organized sections with clear headings and distinct conceptual divisions. Experience may be divided with headings such as “Educational Activities” or “Scholarship” or “Service”
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) Template [UMass Medical School]
- Creating a standout CV [American Medical Association]
Sample Fellow application submission
How to Become an AASM Fellow Webinar recording
- Staff walks you through the AASM Fellow application process and timeline.
- How do I find out if I have been a member for 5 consecutive years?
- Contact fellowmembership@aasm.org for assistance in looking up your member term status
- May I reapply if I am not accepted as a Fellow this year?
- While most applicants have many outstanding accomplishments, some may fall short of describing the significant achievements for the contribution areas. We encourage members to reapply when they have met the requirements.
- Do I need to be board certified in sleep medicine to qualify?
- No, Board certification is not a requirement.
- How do I find someone to help write a letter of recommendation?
- Try searching the online membership directory.
Each category is rated on a scale of 0-3; the lowest “0” for items that do not qualify and the highest “3” for items that show significant effort level and impact to the sleep field.
Following this review process, the panel will submit its recommendations of the approved applicants to the AASM Executive Committee. All applicants will receive a notification letter by email in Mid-March.
What is the AASM Fellow Applicant Review Committee?
The AASM Fellow Applicant Review Committee was formed to assist in evaluating fellow applications on an annual basis and submitting their recommendations to the board of directors for final approval.